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Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani vows to hold independence referendum despite objections
[Hurriyet Daily News] Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government’s (KRG) President Masoud Barzani has once again said the referendum on independence scheduled to be held on Sept. 25 will not be delayed if no better alternative emerges, as the Speaking to Soddy Arabia ...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual hajj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. When the oil runs out the rest of the world is going to kick sand in the Soddy national face... ’s al-Arabiya on Sept. 5, Barzani said his objective is "to achieve independence for the nation" and once again vowed that his own duties "will finish after independence is achieved," adding that he "was born for the independence of Kurdistan." Barzani previously said he will not stand in presidential elections scheduled to be held on Nov. 1, nor will he support his family members running. During the interview, Barzani said those calling for the referendum to be delayed should "provide an alternative." Also on Sept. 5, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim reiterated ...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire.... ’s strong opposition against the referendum, describing the move as a "grave mistake." Posted by: Fred 2017-09-07 |
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